Maybe they get frustrated with grown adults who fuss and moan about having them scribble things the "proper way". I'd be frustrated too.

I can't imagine what they go through. Also it's just a small snapshot of their lives. People can be in bad moods sometimes, and it shouldn't be a determination of who someone is. That being said, we have no idea if someone can't sign due to contract obligations, etc. Also, they have things like charities that count on their signatures. Who knows or cares where the money goes. I never got the big deal of a "signature" and value.

I can't imagine what they go through. Also it's just a small snapshot of their lives. People can be in bad moods sometimes, and it shouldn't be a determination of who someone is. That being said, we have no idea if someone can't sign due to contract obligations, etc. Also, they have things like charities that count on their signatures. Who knows or cares where the money goes. I never got the big deal of a "signature" and value.

Neither did I. I remember getting both Paul Konerko and Frank Thomas' autographs. I didn't care if the put their number on it or not (neither did) because I have no intention of selling the balls. I was just thrilled to have them sign it. And I definitely didn't critique the signature. But to each his own I guess.

All these guys know, what they sign, where they sign it and how they sign it means value. I can see it being a pain in the butt for the signer but if they dont like to do it for free then dont do it. Take a pic with a fan instead. When people say its not about the money its always about the money.

All these guys know, what they sign, where they sign it and how they sign it means value. I can see it being a pain in the butt for the signer but if they dont like to do it for free then dont do it. Take a pic with a fan instead. When people say its not about the money its always about the money.

Because people will say the player is "phoney" or an ******* for refusing to sign an autograph. They are pretty much damned if they do, damned if they don't.